How crucial is 99-cap Walsh to the Lionesses?
England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to make her 100th appearance against world champions Spain at Wembley. The 29-year-old has become an integral part of Sarina Wiegman's squad, helping them to back-to-back European titles.
England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to make her 100th appearance against world champions Spain at Wembley. The 29-year-old has become an integral part of Sarina Wiegman's squad, helping them to back-to-back European titles. She could captain the Lionesses on Tuesday (19:00 GMT) with Arsenal defender Leah Williamson's fitness a doubt.
"Obviously it's a very exciting moment. We don't know the team yet for sure but when I started playing football I didn't think this was possible," said Walsh. "It's a really proud moment for me and my family.
I don't really like the attention being on me so I try to focus on the game and forget everything else. "I do feel a bit awkward about it. I just love playing football.
Whether it's the first or the 100th cap, I'll feel the same. It's still putting the shirt on. " She made her debut in front of less than 10,000 fans in a 5-0 win over Kazakhstan at Colchester Community Stadium in November 2017.